International Skills Competition

The Finnish skills competition is a showcase of professional skills. The Skills competition helps to generate national development of vocational and work life skills.

Finnish excellence is promoted through nationwide competition which includes the Finnish national Skills competition, Skills9 for the ninth graders and SkillsPLUS for students with special needs. These events change location annually and the organization rights are granted by Skills Finland ry.

The finalists will be selected from more than a thousand students who participate in the Finnish Skills semi-finals. About 400 youth students participate in the Skills competition final. There are over 40 competition categories, including some practical demonstrations. The competition also hosts many international visitors.

Those successful in this competition also have the opportunity to progress to the European Championships, EuroSkills and the world championships WorldSkills.